Elections: Okowa Signs Pact With Urhobo Traditional Rulers
With about 48 hours to the 2019 general elections, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has entered into an agreement with the Urhobos for Delta Central Senatorial…
Three Killed As Suspected Militants Attack Gov. Shettima’s Convoy
Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima Some unidentified gunmen suspected to be Islamist militants attacked the convoy of Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima on Tuesday on his way from…
Police probe APC Rivers rally as death toll hits 15
Police in Rivers has launched inquest into the stampede at Adokiye Amesiemeka Stadium, Port Harcourt, during All Progressives Congress (APC) rally on Tuesday even as death toll has risen to…
MacArthur Foundation Commits over N12.3bn on Nigeria for good governance
The MacArthur Foundation has committed not less than $34.2 million or N12.3 billion between 2017 and 2018 as part of efforts in checkmating social challenges in Nigeria, Economic Confidential can…
Terrorism Financing: EU Includes Saudi Arabia, Panama, Nigeria to Dirty-money Blacklist
The European Commission has added Saudi Arabia, Panama, Nigeria and other jurisdictions to a blacklist of nations that pose a threat because of lax controls on terrorism financing and…
Elections: Police Deploy DIGs to Geo-political Zones in The Country
IGP, Mohammed Adamu The Nigeria Police Force says it is aware of the security challenges in some places and very much ready to provide adequate supervisory role in…
CCT Issues Bench Warrant for Onnoghen’s Arrest
The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, has issued a bench warrant for the Inspector General of Police, IGP, to arrest, present Justice Onnoghen. The embattled Chief Justice was…
Court Adjourns FG’s $69m Suit Against Chevron, Total Until April 30
A Federal High Court Lagos, on Wednesday, adjourned until April 30, the 69 million dollars suit filed by the Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria against Chevron Petroleum Nigeria Ltd, seeking…
Elections: Facebook is Working to Reduce the Spread of Misinformation Across Africa
By Akua Gyekye With a number of upcoming elections across Africa, Facebook is working to reduce the spread of misinformation, protect election integrity and support civic engagement across the…
Alcohol in Sachets Greatly Contribute to Increased Drug, Alcohol Abuse -NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will no longer approve new registration for alcohol packaged in sachets. The Director General, Prof. Mojisola…